Friends and allegiances change over time. People say things that we don't like, which leads us to run for the hills and block our ears.
For a long time, I thought this behaviour was age (20's, 30's) and sex (female) related.
Clearly I subscribe to stereotypes, as yesterday I heard the most incredible piece of gossip.
I live on Ramsay Street, Neighbours Town. Everyone knows everybody's business and keeps dossiers on each other.
I am aware of facts such as whose daughter was expelled from school in 1976, whose son likes to wear feather boas to bed, and who committed suicide in their home (death by shotgun).
NB - That house just sold at auction again. That's the second time since the old man carked it - I think it's haunted.
Living in such close quarters, it doesn't take long to hear 'news'.
Imagine my surprise when yesterday I heard that my Grandpa's best friend has decided not to visit him in the nursing home anymore as he 'does not like the way my Grandpa has treated one of the other Ramsay Street residents'.
I beg your pardon? He is 91 and you have decided not to visit him? You realise that the next time you see him will be at his funeral? Old people sometimes think they have more time on this planet than is destined.
On the plus side, it means that I am not stopped for a chat every time I exit the home by these busybodies, as I am presently being ignored and didn't realise!
Here's a tip - if you are offended by something that is said, how about you speak up at the time, and not skulk off and hide for the rest of your natural life. After all, you could be in that closet for a long time.
Here, here. Passive agressive taking offense is lame and a waste of everybody's time. If you're going to be annoyed, you may as well spit it out or get over it.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree!!! I hate it when people won't talk about their issue with the person and just bitch about it to others! I would much rather a friend speak their mind than bitch about it to others!!
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